Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows

Oct 30, 2026 · Rhitu Chatterjee

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Nearly 2 out of 3 teens and tweens use AI chatbots, new research shows

According to survey data from Common Sense Media, nearly half 9-to-12-year-olds have used an AI chatbot or companion, and by age 13, nearly three-quarters of kids have used chatbots.

Most kids say they use chatbots for help with homework and when they're stressed, lonely, or anxious. And how they use chatbots is tied to their mental health.

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